Technical Writer 1 at Onto Innovation in Wilmington-MA (Jonspin)

Job description

• Prepare and maintain technical documents targeted towards external customers.
• Such documents include, but are not limited to: documentation for custom applications and hardware, maintenance guides, site preparation guides, crating/uncrating guides, upgrade instructions.
• Documentation will apply to hardware, software, or both.
• Preparation of documents includes (1) interviewing subject matter experts, (2) generating/creating written content, editing and proofreading text, (3) creating and/or modifying graphics (digital photographs, screen capture images, line drawings and diagrams, flow charts, etc.).
• Documentation is developed for distribution in electronic form from established templates.
• Maintain necessary department standards (Style Guides, Word Templates, FrameMaker Templates, etc.)
• Applicants must be able to travel internationally to customer sites at least 20% of the time, with additional travel as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain technical documents targeted towards external customers.
• Documentation for custom applications and hardware, maintenance guides, site preparation guides, crating/uncrating guides, upgrade instructions.
• Documentation will apply to hardware, software, or both.
• Preparation of documents includes interviewing subject matter experts, generating/creating written content, editing and proofreading text, creating and/or modifying graphics.
• Documentation is developed for distribution in electronic form from established templates.
• Maintain necessary department standards (Style Guides, Word Templates, FrameMaker Templates, etc.)

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 1+ years professional technical writing experience related to engineering disciplines (software development, electrical or mechanical engineering, etc.).
• Must have strong writing, editing, organizational and communication skills, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong experience using industry-standard tools such as FrameMaker and Acrobat as well as MS Office.
• Ability and willingness to work with engineers and other co workers in a cooperative team environment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work on multiple concurrent projects.

Skills

Required

• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Benefits

• At Onto Innovation, we believe your work should matter—and so should your well-being. That’s why we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family. From health, dental, and vision coverage to life and disability insurance, PTO, and a 401(k) with employer match, we’ve got you covered. You’ll also enjoy access to our Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), wellness initiatives, and cutting-edge tools—all within a collaborative, inclusive culture where your contributions are valued and recognized.
• $51,120.00 - $76,680.00, offered in good faith and based on experience, location, and qualifications.
• Additional Rewards: Annual bonus opportunities and potential long-term incentives tied to both company and individual success.